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Week of October 27, 2003

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Housing Politics

* Class Action Bill Fails Crucial Senate Vote

Housing and Economics

* Housing Expected to Remain Vigorous as Economy Enters Period of Sustained Growth
* Residential Financing Needs to Grow Rapidly in the Next 10 Years
* Long-Term Outlook for Home Prices Looks Favorable
* Eye on the Economy

Small Builders and Remodelers

* Remodeling Outlook Bullish Despite Mortgage Refinancing Slowdown

Business Management

* Recover Costs and Lost Time by Taking Control of Your Change Order System

Research

* Low-Income Housing Project Promotes Low Impact Development
* Low-Maintenance Steel Home in Simi Valley Fights Bacteria
* New Director to Bolster Research Center’s Housing Assessment Capabilities

Codes and Standards

* ASHRAE Rejects All Appeals on Residential Ventilation Standard

Seniors Housing

* Establish Your Corporate Brand Identity

Member Dividends

* Design Awards Bring Increased Credibility, More Sales to Winner

Labor

* HBI Trustees Participate in Industry’s First International Youth-Building Congress

Building News Coast To Coast

Association News & Events

* Awards Program to Honor HBA Efforts on Behalf of People with Disabilities
* Boost Your Marketing Through These Awards Programs
* Calendar of Events

NBN Back Issues

 

Boost Your Marketing Through These Awards Programs

Proud of your work? Show it off and give your marketing efforts a boost by entering one of these awards programs:

  • 2004 Best of Seniors Housing Design Awards. Sponsored by NAHB’s Seniors Housing Council, the annual Best of Seniors Housing Design Awards program honors architectural and interior designs that bring quality, innovation and spirit to the 55+ seniors housing industry. Owners, builders, developers, remodelers, operators, architects, land planners, interior designers and marketing/advertising firms are eligible to enter the competition.

The deadline has been extended to Nov. 13.

Click here for details about the awards and to review the call for entries. To download a brochure with entries specifications and an application, click here. For more information, e-mail Jeff Jenkins or call him at 800-368-5242 x8292.


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  • 2003 State & Local Government Affairs Recognition Awards. This annual program provides an opportunity for members and the industry to honor governors, state legislators, mayors, county commissioners and other public officials who create more housing opportunities and a stronger building industry. Sponsored by the State & Local Government Affairs Committee, the program also honors state and local associations' government affairs initiatives and their efforts to promote NAHB's smart growth principles. The nomination deadline is Nov. 14

    Honorees will be recognized at an awards breakfast held during the International Builders' Show in Las Vegas. For entry materials and guidelines, click here. For more information, contact Laura Dooley at 800-368-5242 x8361.

  • 2004 Pillars of the Industry Awards. NAHB’s Multifamily Council invites applications and nominations for its 2004 Pillars of the Industry Awards. Considered the most prestigious awards in the industry, the Pillars awards recognize excellence in multifamily design, development, finance, management and marketing, and showcase future trends and innovation. Paid applications to enter will be accepted through Nov 3.

For an official call for entries application form, click here, or call the Multifamily Council at 800-368-5242 x8215.


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